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Running the Bases

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Running the Bases
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Marty Roberts
  • Jimmy Womble
Written by
  • Marty Roberts
  • Jimmy Womble
Produced byRobert C. Bigelow
Starring
  • Brett Varvel
  • Gigi Orsillo
  • Todd Terry
  • Cameron Arnett
CinematographySteven Parker
Edited by
  • Michael Palmerio
  • John Quinn
  • Jimmy Womble
Production
company
UP2U Films
Distributed byUP2U Films
Release date
  • September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.3 million
Box office$1.5 million[1]

Running the Bases is a 2022 American Christian sports film written and directed by Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble. It stars Brett Varvel, Gigi Orsillo, Todd Terry, and Cameron Arnett, and follows a small-town baseball coach who becomes the head coach of a large high school program, but soon faces opposition to his coaching methods. It was released on September 16, 2022.

Premise

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"A small-town baseball coach gets the offer of a lifetime from a larger 6A High School, he uproots his family and leaves the only home he's ever known. But as a man of faith, he soon faces extreme opposition to his coaching methods from the school superintendent."[2]

Cast

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  • Brett Varvel as Luke Brooks
    • Raphael Ruggero as Teen Luke
  • Gigi Orsillo as Jessica Brooks
  • Todd Terry as Michael Jamison
  • Cameron Arnett as Sam Parker
  • Garry Nation as Ted Graham
  • Stephen Lewis as Coach Cage Tyson

Production

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Filming took place on a $3.3 million budget in Harrison, Arkansas in May and June 2021.[3]

Release

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Running the Bases was released in the United States on September 16, 2022.[4] The film made $538,749 from 1,080 theaters in its opening weekend. 86% of the audience was Caucasian, with 51% being female and 79% over the age of 35; PostTrak reported filmgoers gave the film an 86% positive score.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Running the Bases (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Running the Bases - Synopsis". RunningTheBases.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Braymer, Donna (March 30, 2022). "'Running the Bases' ready for distribution". Harrison Daily Times. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Mendelsohn, Sam (September 15, 2022). "'The Woman King' To Reign Over Niche Releases". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 18, 2022). "'The Woman King' Rules With $19M Opening After A+ CinemaScore – Sunday Box Office Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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